IFA 2011: Samsung unveils the Galaxy Tab 7.7 and the Galaxy Note

Samsung have announced the launch of two new devices as part of the Samsung Galaxy series – the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 and the Samsung Galaxy Note at IFA 2011. 

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 features a 7.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus display and runs on a 1.4GHz dual core processor. It measures 7.89 millimetres and weighs 335g. Along with HSPA 21 Mbps it also has support for ‘Wi-Fi Channel Bonding’ i.e. bonding two channels into one for improved network connection and data transfer at up to twice the speed. The device runs on a 5,100 mAh battery that provides up to 10 hours of video playback time. It operates on the Android 3.2 Honeycomb OS with a new compatibility zoom mode. This optimizes applications that are not designed to run on larger screen sizes, so they fit on the entire screen without distortion. 

The Galaxy Tab 7.7

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 specifications-

• 7.7-inch Super AMOLED Plus Capacitive touchscreen with a 1280 x 800 pixel resolution
• 3G, EDGE/GPRS, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n (2.4GHz & 5GHz), 802.11n Wi-Fi Ch. Bonding, Wi-Fi Direct
• GPS with A-GPS support and Google Maps</li>
• Bluetooth 3.0, USB 2.0 Host
• 3 Megapixel camera LED, 1080p video recording
• Memory expandable up to 32GB via microSD card

The Samsung Galaxy Tab has a 5.3-inch Super AMOLED display and runs on a 1.4GHz dual core processor. The device runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread and features a new ‘advanced S Pen’ interface that provides users with accurate sketching and artwork. It can be used when editing or personalizing captured videos or photographs. Users will also be able to draw and send handwritten images and notes via text message, email, and Samsung’s ChatON communication service. It has NFC (Optional) support and comes with a 1200mAh battery that provides up to 3.6 hours of talk time via 3G. 

The Galaxy Note

Samsung Galaxy Note specifications-

• 5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED WXGA Capacitive touchscreen with a 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, Wi-Fi Direct
• 3G, EDGE/GPRS, Wi-Fi
• GPS with A-GPS support and Google Maps
• Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP, USB 2.0 HS
• 8 Megapixel camera with LED flash, 1080p video recording
• Stereo FM radio with RDS
• Memory expandable up to 32 GB via microSD card
• 3.5 mm handsfree socket

What do you think about Samsung’s new phone and tab that come with seemingly different display sizes – 5.3-inches and 7.7 inches respectively? Let us know in the comments section below.